The main purpose of the job is to inspect, repair and service heavy duty diesel engines. The Diesel Mechanic will work with a wide range of heavy duty vehicles and machinery and perform a wide range of tasks, from routine maintenance to full engine overhauls or rebuilds.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Maintenance Repair / replace engines and transmissionsRepair / replace steering and braking systemsTesting vehicles to determine vehicle conditionRunning diagnostic testsAnalysing test resultsAdministration Maintain detailed records of serviced vehiclesMaintain records of Parts InventoryCustomer consultationMaintain a clean and safe working environmentStandard Continually striving to improve through teamwork with other employees all related aspects of De Heus (Pty) Ltd business.Using objective measurement, identifying problems within the company and subsequently identifying the "root cause" of problems.Ensuring at all times that corrective actions taken to resolve problems are, ultimately, permanent and preventative.Assisting, wherever possible, to ensure that all actions, functions and processes in De Heus's business are conducted in a value added manner.Complying, in line with the Policy Document, departmental procedures and practices.Ensuring that any subordinates reporting to you are effectively communicated to with regards to their responsibilities and authorities.Control of any company expenditure, which may be entrusted to you, in line with the overall company budget.To comply with any other work related instruction which is relayed via a superior and which is deemed to be necessary and reasonable.The duties and responsibilities in this letter of appointment may be revised, by mutual agreement, in line with the company's overall Policy Document and the responsibilities matrix therein.The company expects the employee to carry out his/her duties and responsibilities to the best of their ability and commits itself to empower the employee with the authority to meet these requirements.Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)Possession of a valid drivers license (Preferably Code 10 or 14)A minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position.Working Knowledge of MS Word, ExcelWorking knowledge of computer systems and electronicsAdvanced knowledge of Diesel EnginesProficiency with maintenance tools and repair equipmentSkills Problem solving and decision making skillsCommunication and influencing skillsRelationship building and team leadership skillsWritten and Verbal communication skillsNegotiation and Selling skillsStrong organizational skillsBehaviours Positive, pro-active, results-driven attitudeHighly ethical and principle-drivenCommitted, dedicated, motivatedSelf-starter and follow-thoughEnergy, drive, courage and tenacityRequired to work with minimum supervisionAdverse Working Conditions On call regularlyApplicants must submit a comprehensive CV, with work-related references to ****** Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. De Heus reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.
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